Roadmap¶

This roadmap outlines the planned development direction for Kakitu. Items are subject to change as priorities evolve and community feedback is gathered.

Phase 1 — Foundation (Q1 2026)¶

Genesis launch — main network live
Core node software (kakitu-node v1.0.0)
Key tooling (kakitu-keytools, gokakitu, kakitucurrency-js)
CLI wallet (atto)
Block explorer (explorer.kakitu.org)
Work server (kakitu-work-server)
MCP server for AI integrations

Phase 2 — Ecosystem (Q2–Q3 2026)¶

Mobile wallet (iOS + Android)
Hardware wallet support (Ledger integration)
Browser extension wallet
Fiat on-ramp/off-ramp partnerships (Kenyan payment providers)
Merchant point-of-sale SDK
NFC payment support (tap-to-pay)
USSD interface for feature phones (offline sending)

Phase 3 — Scale (Q3–Q4 2026)¶

Epoch 2 — differentiated work thresholds
Improved bootstrapping performance (lazy bootstrap improvements)
Pruning mode (reduced storage requirements for light nodes)
Light/SPV node mode (mobile-friendly)
Multi-sig support
Enhanced WebSocket subscriptions

Phase 4 — Programmability (2027+)¶

Smart contract layer research
Cross-chain bridge (to EVM chains)
Stablecoin stabilization mechanism research
DAO governance for protocol upgrades
Developer grant program

Community Input¶

The roadmap is shaped by community feedback. To propose a feature or raise a protocol change:

Open an issue on GitHub
Discuss in Discord
Submit a Kakitu Improvement Proposal (KIP) — format TBD

Kakitu is open source. Contributions are welcome at every phase.